A veritable heavyweight has returned to the product range. Olly Sommer, later Wendt, designed her elephant in 1926 and it has now been brought back into production after 90 years in the pattern archive. The design is based on historical catalog illustrations and vintage figure samples of a smaller version. The pachyderm is a harbinger of happiness, something to be purchased for yourself or others for a wide range of reasons. It can symbolize a strong protector in difficult situations, or a circumspect companion on life’s “expedition.” It can also be a symbol of the calm strength that structures and supports family life, since care for others is paramount in elephant societies. The perfect gift, then, to commemorate a birth or baptism. What’s more, the elephant’s gentle nature is a constant reminder that true strength need not be loud.

Gold Edition No.19, the Chronicler holds a camera of the type used in days gone by. It’s a charming reminder to consciously turn toward – and cherish – the fleeting moments of beauty amid the all-too-familiar chaos of everyday life. A wonderful present for amateur and professional photographers alike, for those whose travels you hope are full of photo-worthy moments, or for anyone who needs to stay focused.

The camera is plated in 24-karat gold. This edition with a 24-karat gold-plated base is a limited run: only 22,222 will be manufactured and will accompany their owners along life’s journey. The Gold Edition is available from our retail locations in Grünhainichen and Seiffen or from our authorized retailers. This item also comes in an unlimited version featuring a gray base.

Have you heard about our Wendt & Kühn customer magazine, the eleven dot post? This free magazine is published twice a year and is filled with interesting stories and behind-the-scene reports from the traditional Wendt & Kühn workshops. Once a year, we publish an English language version for our readers all over the world. If you would like to receive insider tidbits from Wendt & Kühn's wonderful world of angels and Blossom Kinder in the future, please subscribe using the button below. We’ll deliver the following issues of the eleven dot post right to your very own door. 

How are the endearing little wooden figurines and music boxes, which inspire such incomparable fascination, created in Wendt & Kühn's workshops? The answer lies in the family-run manufactory's rich trove of artistic works left behind by designers Grete Wendt, Grete Kühn, and later Olly Wendt (née Sommer). The production remains faithful to these richly detailed designs even to this day. For a look into our manufactory's workshops, follow the link here.